Japanese grammar is an essential part of learning the Japanese language.
It is the set of rules that govern the way words are combined to form sentences in the Japanese language. Japanese grammar is known for its complex system of particles, which are small words that are added to the end of nouns or verbs to indicate the grammatical function of the word in the sentence. In this post, We will talk about JLPT N4 Grammar: そうだ
JLPT N4 Grammar: という (to iu) Meaning
という (to iu) is a grammatical construction in Japanese that can be translated as “called” or “known as.” It is often used to introduce or refer to someone or something by their name, title, or label.
Form:
Noun と言う
Phrase という
For example:
1.私はジャックという名前です。(Watashi wa Jakku to iu namae desu.) – My name is Jack.
2.この本は「僕のヒーローアカデミア」というタイトルです。(Kono hon wa “Boku no Hīrō Akademia” to iu taitoru desu. )- This book is called “My Hero Academia.
3.あの人は日本語の先生といわれています。(Ano hito wa Nihongo no sensei to iwarete imasu. )- That person is said to be a Japanese teacher.
4.彼は「世界最強のプログラマー」といわれている。(Kare wa “Sekai saikyō no puroguramā” to iwarete iru.) – He is called the “strongest programmer in the world.
5.この場所は「神秘の島」という愛称で親しまれています。(Kono basho wa “Shinpi no shima” to iu aishō de oyaoshimarete imasu.)- This place is affectionately known as “Mystery Island.
